What is it that is so distinct thing about Hinduism? As Sadhguru says, we are seekers and not preachers. Anyone who seeks gets an answer. Seeking is basically questioning. We are encouraged to question the Status -Quo, process, methodologies. We are encouraged to ask questions we dont understand.
Here I try to list down all the important questions that the seekers asked that led to great things in life.
- Sage Valmiki Rishi seeked to know " Who was the greatest person in the world – the most accomplished, wise and compassionate?" and asked this to Naradha Maha Muni - Ramayana was born
- Arjuna asked Krishna Baghavan " What is the use of fighting with near and dear, teachers, brothers over kingdom, what use is that kingdom off, that affect the near and dear and what use the whole fight had and dropped to fight the war" and Krishna's advice to Arjuna became the Bagavadh Geetha
- When Krishna's friend Uddav asked questions to Krishna " On why he didnt help the Pandavas by making them not to play the game of dice, or help them to win the game of dice, or prevented them from keeping Draupadi at stakes in the game, Why he allowed Duryodhana to do what ever he did" the answers to these questions became Uddav Geetha.
- When Yudishtir asked Bheesha on who is the only god, by worshiping whom, all sins committed byhuman is washed away and the human can attain Moksha, the answer given becomes the Jewel " Vishu Sahasranama"
- When King Pariksheeth asks Maharishi Sukha Bramha on what the people is good for the man especially when his death is near" , the answer given becomes "Srimadh Bhagavatham"
This list goes on. This is applicable to any great Epic in Hindu Religion which was born out of questioning.
Next we can take the Philosophies of the Hindu Religion. The way the Veda's and Upanishads are interpreted and understood. These also born out of constant seeking and questioning and understanding of the Vedas.
1) Advaitha - This philosophy believes that the Atman and the Brahman are the same and unified. Adhi Shankara. The Gyana Yoga path is preferred one to realize God here.
2) Vishistadaviatha - This philosophy believes Advaitha but in a Qualified manner. That is Brahman is there are all Atman are parts of the Brahman. Ramanujacharya. Bhakthi Yoga is way to realize ourself as part of Brahman.
3) Dwaitha - This philosophy believes in dualism ie the Atman and Brahman are separate and not the same. All Atman are under the case of Brahman. Madwacharya. Bhakthi Yoga is way to realize ourself as Atman under the care of Brahman.
